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"Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

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p.226 #1 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Finally pulled the trigger and bought the 500mm PF. I have been thinking this for a while, and first it wasn't in stock and did not feel like order and waiting. On Friday stopped my local camera shop and they had it in stock and after testing it for a moment, mainly feeling the size/weight and focus felt snap I decided to get it.

My previous go-to long lens was Sigma 150-600mm C and I haven't been super happy with the focus perf with that lens, maybe it's me, maybe the lens. After playing with the 500mm PF during Saturday and Sunday, it definitely feels better, sharper, more keepers focus wise etc.

Short-eared Owl
Nikon D500 + Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF - ISO 3200 f/5.6 1/1000s

Northern harrier
Nikon D500 + Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF - ISO 3200 f/5.6 1/1000s

Cooper;s Hawk
Nikon D500 + Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF - ISO 200 f/5.6 1/640s

Squirrel
Nikon D500 + Nikkor 500mm f/5.6E PF - ISO 1600 f/5.6 1/1250s

Nov 08, 2021 at 02:00 PM

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p.226 #2 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

kapseli wrote:
Finally pulled the trigger and bought the 500mm PF. I have been thinking this for a while, and first it wasn't in stock and did not feel like order and waiting. On Friday stopped my local camera shop and they had it in stock and after testing it for a moment, mainly feeling the size/weight and focus felt snap I decided to get it.

My previous go-to long lens was Sigma 150-600mm C and I haven't been super happy with the focus perf with that lens, maybe it's me, maybe the lens. After playing with the 500mm PF during Saturday and...Show more →

Very nice, and it only gets better as you acclimate to the lens. ;-)

Congrats & Enjoy!

PS - Don't be afraid to use a 1.4x TC. The D500 will handle the combo just fine.

Nov 09, 2021 at 09:35 AM

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p.226 #3 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

I'm back to the 500 PF club. I'm mostly a Sony user, but always missed the size/weight of the 500 PF compared to the 200-600 Sony. With the announcement of the z9 I decided to switch back. I'm going to use a D500 temporarily until I get the new body.

Maiden voyage shots

branch flying by Daniel, on Flickr

squirrel climb by Daniel, on Flickr

eating branch by Daniel, on Flickr

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Nov 09, 2021 at 10:21 AM

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p.226 #4 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

40Driggs wrote:
I'm back to the D500 club. I'm mostly a Sony user, but always missed the size/weight of the 500 PF compared to the 200-600 Sony. With the announcement of the z9 I decided to switch back. I'm going to use a D500 temporarily until I get the new body.

Welcome back! ;-)

Nov 09, 2021 at 10:26 AM

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p.226 #5 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Wifey & I just got back from a little (2500+ mile) drive with our camper in tow. It was nice to see FL again.

Fun with the "Little Guys"

Nov 09, 2021 at 10:38 AM

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p.226 #6 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Here are some of Theresa's images from our adventure...

Juvenile RT Hawk -

Palm Warbler

Carolina Wren

Black-Throated Green Warbler (Not great, but a Lifer nonetheless)

Female Blackburnian Warbler (another Lifer for her)

Nov 09, 2021 at 11:11 AM

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p.226 #7 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

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Here are some of Theresa's images from our adventure...

Great set!

I actually really like the "lifer shot." I enjoy environmental portraits like this.

Nov 09, 2021 at 11:16 AM

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p.226 #8 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

40Driggs wrote:
Great set!

I actually really like the "lifer shot." I enjoy environmental portraits like this.

Thanks Daniel. I'll share that with her too. :-)

Nov 09, 2021 at 11:39 AM

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p.226 #9 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

EyeSpyEagle wrote:
Wifey & I just got back from a little (2500+ mile) drive with our camper in tow. It was nice to see FL again.

Fun with the "Little Guys"

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EyeSpyEagle wrote:
Here are some of Theresa's images from our adventure...

Both are excellent sets!!

Now not to stir the pot any, but you might consider becoming her Sherpa!!!

Nov 09, 2021 at 11:52 AM

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p.226 #10 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

GSteele wrote:
Both are excellent sets!!

Now not to stir the pot any, but you might consider becoming her Sherpa!!!

Lol!

After almost 30 yrs, I'm her Sherpa and so much more I can't even remember!

Just ask her - she'll tell you! ;-)

Nov 09, 2021 at 12:03 PM

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p.226 #11 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

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Lol!

After almost 30 yrs,

I need not read anymore after I read this far!! I know exactly what you mean. She sounds like a Keeper!

Keep up the great work, both of you!

Nov 09, 2021 at 12:19 PM

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p.226 #12 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Sometimes I like to use lenses outside of intended use...

daylight moon by Daniel, on Flickr

berry flower by Daniel, on Flickr

yellow on pink by Daniel, on Flickr

bee in the flower by Daniel, on Flickr

Nov 09, 2021 at 04:18 PM

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p.226 #13 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

This racoon family had made home in a large hole in a tree we came across while walking a boardwalk in Cedar Key, Fl. Had I not been looking in just the right spot as the wind blew the leaves, I would never have seen the reflection of a pair of eyes hidden within....

Nov 09, 2021 at 04:49 PM

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p.226 #14 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

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This racoon family had made home in a large hole in a tree we came across while walking a boardwalk in Cedar Key, Fl. Had I not been looking in just the right spot as the wind blew the leaves, I would never have seen the reflection of a pair of eyes hidden within....

cool shot!

Nov 09, 2021 at 05:40 PM

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p.226 #15 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

EyeSpyEagle wrote:
Very nice, and it only gets better as you acclimate to the lens. ;-)

Congrats & Enjoy!

PS - Don't be afraid to use a 1.4x TC. The D500 will handle the combo just fine.

Thanks, I just purchased the 1.4x TC III from fellow FM member, so waiting to get that and test it out

Nov 09, 2021 at 06:58 PM

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p.226 #16 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Reed cormorant in sunset tones....

CHU_2715-3 by C Eseka, on Flickr
D850, 1/2000s, ISO450, f/5.6

Nov 10, 2021 at 06:27 AM

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p.226 #17 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

in the leaves-DeNoiseAI-denoise by Daniel, on Flickr

singing-DeNoiseAI-denoise by Daniel, on Flickr

head angle by Daniel, on Flickr

stump cardinal female by Daniel, on Flickr

warbler landscape lookout by Daniel, on Flickr

Nov 10, 2021 at 01:28 PM

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p.226 #18 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

Tree Rat

"Deeze Nutz"

Nov 11, 2021 at 09:38 AM

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p.226 #19 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

orange in the field by Daniel, on Flickr

Nov 11, 2021 at 11:20 AM

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p.226 #20 · "Official" Nikon 500 f/5.6E PF Discussion and Image Thread

The lightweight, short 500PF is in a class by itself.

Imo, it's as sharp as the best long (and heavy) primes, with the exception of the 400 2.8 formula.

Loon parent with one of two chicks (at 38 days-of-age)

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